Visit to Carvalhal de Reixela
On 17, 18 and 19 March, 120 5th grade students from the three school groups in the municipality of Baião took part in a visit to Carvalhal de Reixela.The main aims of the initiative, organised by the Education Services of the Municipality of Baião as part of the Municipal Education Project, were to publicise the […]
Municipality of Baião marks World Tree Day with outdoor activities
On 8 April, more than a hundred 6th graders from the three school groups in the municipality of Baião took part in an educational and recreational day that took place in the Ancede Leisure Area, specially transformed into an outdoor playground. The initiative, promoted by Baião Town Council, through the Education sector, in conjunction with […]
Secretary of State for Forests visits Baião to learn about forest management and sustainability projects
The Secretary of State for Forests, Rui Ladeira, visited the municipality of Baião on 25 March to monitor the work underway in forest planning, management and defence. The visit included observing the implementation of the Primary Network of Fuel Management Bands in the Marão mountain range, an essential fire prevention project that also covers the […]
The Municipality of Baião and ISCE Douro are organising a Photography Competition – ODS PHOTO – Vision, Protection and Balance
The Municipality of Baião and ISCE Douro are promoting the ODS PHOTO – Vision, Protection and Balance Photography Competition, dedicated to the Sustainable Development Goals, which will be open to the entire community. ISCE Douro’s objectives for the initiative are to promote creativity from the point of view of visual expression and to highlight and […]
1st cycle pupils win 1st and 3rd prizes in the 1st national ‘Raposa Chama’ competition
The participation of students from the three school groups in the municipality of Baião in the ‘A Raposa Chama’ initiative was recognised with significant distinctions: the students from the Eiriz School Centre were awarded 1st Prize in the 1st Tier, collecting a value of €500, while the students from the Campelo School Centre won 3rd […]
Earth Hour
Today, 22 March, between 8.30pm and 9.30pm, the world will switch off its lights to raise environmental awareness.Earth Hour is a global movement promoted by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) that warns of the climate crisis and the loss of biodiversity. For 60 minutes, millions of people, companies and cities switch off their […]
World Tree Day and International Day of Forests
Today is International Day of Forests, this year with the theme ‘Celebrating Forests and Food’. It is also World Tree Day. On this day, it is essential that we reflect on the vital importance of our green and forested areas.Forests purify the air we breathe and play a crucial role in preserving biodiversity and combating […]
First washing and sanitising of undifferentiated urban solid waste containers for 2025
Baião City Council is carrying out the first washing and sanitising of the rubbish containers (undifferentiated solid urban waste) for 2025. This work is being carried out in collaboration with a company specialising in the sector.The work includes more than 1000 containers distributed throughout all the parishes that are part of the municipal rubbish collection […]
Baião reinforces investment in forest management and land sustainability
The acquisition of a new plot of land in the Serra da Aboboreira brings the area under municipal management to 18.69 hectares. On 26 February, Baião Town Council acquired a new plot of land in the Serra da Aboboreira, reinforcing its land-use planning strategy, with special attention to mountain areas. This investment, worth 21,773.36 euros, […]
Recycling textile waste, toys and footwear
In line with environmental and sustainability policies, and following European Union legislation that requires the separate collection of textiles from 1 January 2025, the Municipality of Baião is at the forefront of complying with this directive. Since 2010, the municipality, in collaboration with parish council presidents, has been promoting the collection of textiles, toys and […]